HITLERS OLYMPICS - THE FACTS

In this diligently researched and annotated work, the author sheds light on the controversial Berlin Olympics of 1936, the success of which is often distorted, probably as a result of the imperative to conform. The first matter tackled by the author is the international campaign to boycott the Games. This was a failure because, as the President of the International Olympic Committee said, it had no significant support among the athletes themselves. In fact, more nations than ever, 12 more (or 32% more) participated than in the previous Games at Los Angeles. New ideas adopted at the Games, which became standard features of future Games, are highlighted